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Undergraduate GRF-CCJ13-2021

Law, Government and Justice

Study the ideas and institutions that contribute to law and its production. Examine the relationship between rules, morality, justice and politics. Consider the rule of law, role of judges, human and indigenous rights, democracy and government power. 

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$1,812 $2,062

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 30 Nov 2020
  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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With a network of campuses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from more than 122 countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

QS RANKING 2021

18

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. Describe key institutions involved in making and influencing laws in Australia
  2. Understand principles and theories underlying Australian law and government
  3. Explain constraints on efficient and effective law-making in Australia
  4. Think critically about the operation and fairness of law and government
  5. Identify, locate and analyse information resources relevant to the degree
  6. Describe key political institutions and processes in the Australian context, and compare these with other systems internationally
  7. Understand how institutions and processes of law and politics are relevant to the operation of the criminal justice system throughout Australia.
Topics covered
    • Law, Government and Criminal Justice
    • Law and Government in Australia
    • Federalism
    • Politics and the Media
    • Founding Principles
    • Justice
    • Indigenous Rights and Recognition
    • Human Rights
    • Cybercrime
    • Counter-Terrorism
    • International Comparisons
Entry requirements

Others

Students who have completed more than 2 OUA units (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol in the degree. Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required units.

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

    The textbook information for this subject can be found below:

    Fenna, A., Robbins, E. and Summers, J. (2014) Government and Politics in Australia. Pearson. (Available as ebook)
    ISBN: 9781486000517

    http://www.pearson.com.au/products/D-G-Fenna-Alan-et-al/Government-and-Politics-in-Australia/9781486000517?R=9781486000517

Description

This subject was previously known as Law, Government and Policy.

This subject introduces key ideas and institutions associated with law and its production in Australia. It examines how law is made by courts and parliaments, and the principal legal and political conventions and processes involved in law making. This knowledge provides a foundation for further study on criminal law and justice systems.

This is a core, introductory subject in the Criminology and Criminal Justice program. It gives students an overview of the role of law in Australian society, and how it is made, influenced and applied by courts and by governments. These concepts and processes are an essential framework for the criminal justice system and knowledge developed in this degree provides a foundation for later studies in criminology and criminal justice, and for employment in the field.

The central focus of the subject is on examining how law and politics operate and interact in society. The relationship between concepts like rules, morality, justice, politics and power are also examined. Students think critically about the law-making process, and consider diverse issues including: the moral content of laws; liberalism, legalism and the rule of law; the role of judges; indigenous rights and justice; the nature of democracy; the exercise and control of government power; and human rights. This is done through the use of case studies to encourage a problem-based approach to learning. 

The subject also has a strong focus on skill development for both academic and vocational purposes, especially research, writing and critical analysis.

Assessments

  • Online Quizzes (20%)
  • Law Reform Report (50%)
  • School based exam (30%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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